Honorary Doctorate: The University of Portsmouth awarded an honorary doctorate to Bangladeshi environmental scientist Dr. Shahriar Hossain, spotlighting research that links environmental protection, policy, and sustainability. Lab Safety & Student Health: A Utah classroom mix-up led students to identify a deadly pathogen instead of a harmless bacterium, triggering preventive antibiotics and prompting a review of lab inventory and safety training. First-Gen Support: Bergen Community College joined FirstGen Forward to use data-informed strategies aimed at improving outcomes for first-generation students. Degree Reform Debate: Wisconsin-Green Bay’s reduced-credit bachelor’s model (100 vs. 120 hours) adds fuel to the growing “College in 3” push, as states weigh affordability against academic concerns. Cancer Diagnostics: Johns Hopkins validated an AI blood test that detects liver cancer across distinct international populations, strengthening the DELFI liquid biopsy approach. RNA Research Funding: University at Albany received $7.3M for woodsmoke-related health and RNA-based precision medicine work, tied to its expanding RNA research building. Immigration Enforcement at Campus: ICE transferred a Johns Hopkins public health researcher to detention in Louisiana, while the university said it is working to ensure legal support. Student Success & Inclusion: A Concordia University study found a well-liked friend can reduce peer exclusion, though withdrawal patterns may persist. Workforce Tech Training: UT Dallas’ VR lab is partnering with the FAA to test immersive training tools for aerospace workforce development. Research Commercialization Push: Nigeria’s education ministry held a South-West workshop to speed up turning research into market-ready products and jobs.